Tanzania: Neglected Tropical Diseases Affect Millions - How Tanzania is Boldly Fighting Back
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 () [allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) don't make the news often, but they affect more than 1.7 billion people worldwide. The diseases caused by parasites, bacteria, viruses, and toxins do more than just make people sick. They can lead to blindness, intense pain, and keep families stuck in poverty. Africa bears one of the heaviest burdens, with over 600 million people still waiting on treatment, despite major progress in reducing their spread.
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 ()
